I had a comedy masterclass with Peep Show's fabulous Isy Suttie. But I was still terrified, sandwiched between four other hacks who seemed way less nervous than I felt! How did it go? Well, you can watch the video below to find out.

As you can see, not too bad! My fellow journalists-turned-stand-ups (Tom Latchem, Sophie Heath, Stephen Armstrong and eventual and deserved winner Toby Earle) were all lovely and hilarious.

Compere Ian Stone was comic and calming. The crowd at Dave's Curry House at Chutney Ivy were gigglesome and friendly, and my cameraman, drinking buddy and fluffer Chris Allen, was a superstar.

And, seeing as you've come this far on my comedy journey, it's only fair that you get to see the full set, complete with all those pauses, "y'knows" and sneaky peeks at my hand to remember what on Earth I was talking about.

Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival runs until February 19 and is supported by top TV comedy channel Dave.